Hard Lockdown Goes Into February, Vaccinations Remain Hampered

BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 28: In this aerial view from a drone, playground equipment was removed from a playground to be replaced next summer during the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic on February 28, 2021 in Berlin, Germany. The hard lockdown state governments launched in December, in which non-essential shops were closed and people's movements restricted in high-risk areas, has been continued into February. Some state authorities have indicated some easing might be possible soon as COVID-19 infection and death rates continue to fall. Meanwhile the vaccination rollout remains hampered by a shortage of vaccines. (Photo by Christian Ender/Getty Images)